What do you know about the 2018 model?
Also adding @dan to the discussion
The post facelift Renualt Fluence 1.5 (Meganè III) has left some big shoes to it. I’ve had that car (Fluence) for around 270k km on the original engine and manual transmission with perfect reliability.
the engine on these is very good, the 1.5 dCi (K9K) is better then any other competing engine (much better then the PSA DV5).
Renault officially rated this engine to last 250,000 km but irl they can last you even 350,000 km or 400,000km with proper service. And by proper service I mean oem specific engine oil every 7,500 - 10,000 km and the timing belt each 50,000km.
Renualt manual transmission have always been good,
but automatics sadly are a different story and although they’re quite smooth and fun they don’t last long.
The EDC6 (6 speed, also used by the Smart ForFour and Ford Focus) was quite dependable and usually they would usually last a bit over 200,000km.
the newer EDC7 (7 speed, also used the Ford Puma, and some Volvo and BMW models) is still to new to know anything about it but it seems they also last around only 200,000km.
Both of these may need new clutch packs before 150,000km and it’s not a cheap repair (more expensive on the EDC7 then the older EDC6) and on the EDC7 you also need to replace the tranny fluid every 30k-60k km (on the EDC6 you can have a longer change interval and it requires much less of the very expensive fluid. If nothing has changed, only the cogs and suspended in oil and you don’t have a valve body or solenoids as the shifting is done by small electric servo motors)
If I’d be buying a Meganè I’d get the estate (GrandTour) and a manual transmission. Or if I wouldn’t plan on keeping the car for too long I would opt for the 6 speed (EDC6).
IMO it’s a great car.
where I live they're way cheaper then Škoda and offer a great Diesel engine with similar transmission options and from my experience similar longevity.
@DayWalker thanks for adding me into the conversation.
Great answer 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
As I know Megane III had 2 facelifts. Which one do you mean? Do you perhaps know if different power outputs affect K9Ks' reliability or not?
@g-t
The K9K reliability depends on if the fuel system is a continental, Siemens or a Delphi made system.
Both continental and Siemens (same system, different name. Made from 2013-on) are very dependable although not cheap to fix and require programming (no need for a dealer level tool) if something does go wrong.
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The one I had was this version of the Meganè it was called “Meganè Fluence facelift”
The K9K engine is a reliable workhorse.. If you’re thinking of getting one, get one with a manual, after a professional mechanic checks out the car thoroughly.
All the best!
Thanks
I just know their French cars they haven't sold them in the United States for decades so I have no experience with them
merci monsieur
Love your work
This generation came out in 2016, so it is somehow not perfected yet.
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